Ambitious plans to tear down the 100-year-old bridge over Ferry Road between Christmas and New Year has caused traffic chaos over the last few weeks as one-lane was closed for engineers to carry out preliminary work.

However, motorists suffered hours of delays last weekend as police were forced to close Ferry Road entirely, ahead of schedule, after the highway became submerged in water following heavy downpours.

Bus services on and off Canvey also experienced severe delays due to the closure.

However, despite the road still being flooded on Monday, Network Rail claim the programme of work will not be delayed.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Police closed the road on Saturday a few days before we had planned because of the flooding, and it will remain closed until the works are completed.

“However, despite the rain we are still on schedule to start the works as normal on December 25. Obviously we cannot predict the weather, but so far it has not disrupted the works and hopefully this will continue and everything will be finished on time before January.”

Despite chaos on the roads, rail users have praised the company for making sure the disruptions to train services have been well advertised.

Robin Cotgrove tweeted the Echo: “c2c have done a fab job in their awareness of the trains they run.”

Replacement bus services will operate between Pitsea and Leigh, from Christmas Eve until New Year’s Eve.

Special services will also run from Canvey to Pitsea providing a faster connection to London-bound trains.

For more information, visit c2c-online.co.uk/travel_information/service_alterations/benfleet bridgerenewal

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!John T Pharro

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........DohCarnabackable

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.John T Pharro

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that "your height".

[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".John T Pharro

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.Carnabackable

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

'caveyite' or caveat?

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.[/p][/quote]'caveyite' or caveat?Soouthchurch59

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

I wont pretend to know (or care) who is paying for the bridge replacement but with regard to the contract, nothing has been decided on this franchise. And after the West Coast fiasco all bids for all the available contracts have been put on hold until they have reviewed what went wrong.
But just my opinion, would the DfT risk another public embarrassment by removing National Express as the operator when year after year since 2005 they have delivered top performance results?
As for the bridge repairs, I think (who ever is responsible) have done a good job with regards to notices and replacement options. Of course there is traffic on the Island, but there's always traffic and it had to be replaced.
Will it be done by 30th!?! I'll hold off on giving my praise on that part as I doubt it will be done by then.

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]I wont pretend to know (or care) who is paying for the bridge replacement but with regard to the contract, nothing has been decided on this franchise. And after the West Coast fiasco all bids for all the available contracts have been put on hold until they have reviewed what went wrong.
But just my opinion, would the DfT risk another public embarrassment by removing National Express as the operator when year after year since 2005 they have delivered top performance results?
As for the bridge repairs, I think (who ever is responsible) have done a good job with regards to notices and replacement options. Of course there is traffic on the Island, but there's always traffic and it had to be replaced.
Will it be done by 30th!?! I'll hold off on giving my praise on that part as I doubt it will be done by then.EssexPerson

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

'caveyite' or caveat?

Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it!

[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.[/p][/quote]'caveyite' or caveat?[/p][/quote]Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it!Soouthchurch59

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

'caveyite' or caveat?

Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it!

And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.

[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.[/p][/quote]'caveyite' or caveat?[/p][/quote]Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it![/p][/quote]And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.John T Pharro

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

'caveyite' or caveat?

Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it!

And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.

I didn't to confuse you Pharro boy, so I kept it to whole numbers....

[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.[/p][/quote]'caveyite' or caveat?[/p][/quote]Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it![/p][/quote]And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.[/p][/quote]I didn't to confuse you Pharro boy, so I kept it to whole numbers....Carnabackable

Carnabackable wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...

Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!!

Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh

4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.

Sorry should read is that &quot;your height".

If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.

'caveyite' or caveat?

Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it!

And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.

I didn't to confuse you Pharro boy, so I kept it to whole numbers....

Er no you were wrong. Just an excuse on your part for being wrong again.

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Soouthchurch59[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
With C2C looking as if they may well lose the contract, to run this line, I don't really put the bridge on their list of priorities, watch this space, about 4ft 8 inches...[/p][/quote]Network Rail is replacing the bridge not C2C DOH!![/p][/quote]Network rail have enjoyed a huge financial input, from C2C, however since the implantation of the placing of new tenders, for this line, Network rail, say the users, in this case c2c, will bolster the initial funds, however according to news not here, things such as purse strings have been tightened somewhat ........Doh[/p][/quote]4 foot 8 inches is that height? That would explain a lot about your obvious problems.[/p][/quote]Sorry should read is that "your height".[/p][/quote]If you understood anything about the railways, a subject you seem to profess, to be an expert, you would know that 4ft 8 inches is the unique width of the tracks, which as a caveyite, I wouldn't expect you to be able, to comprehend.[/p][/quote]'caveyite' or caveat?[/p][/quote]Ah, CANVEY-ite....Got it![/p][/quote]And there was me thinking it was 4 foot 8 and a half inches.[/p][/quote]I didn't to confuse you Pharro boy, so I kept it to whole numbers....[/p][/quote]Er no you were wrong. Just an excuse on your part for being wrong again.John T Pharro

Carnabackable wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........

we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol

But it's not on Canvey, is it...Doh

[quote][p][bold]soul man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........[/p][/quote]we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol[/p][/quote]But it's not on Canvey, is it...DohCarnabackable

Carnabackable wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........

we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol

But it's not on Canvey, is it...Doh

I sense you have some issues

[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]soul man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........[/p][/quote]we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol[/p][/quote]But it's not on Canvey, is it...Doh[/p][/quote]I sense you have some issuesMrFrogFace

Carnabackable wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........

we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol

But it's not on Canvey, is it...Doh

I sense you have some issues

Only in so far that these bridge repairs are only 50% done tonight, and the chance of getting supplies onto canvey, via Ferry Road on Jan 2nd, seem a pipe dream, so it's the long way round, though at least without any height restrictions !

[quote][p][bold]MrFrogFace[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]soul man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Carnabackable[/bold] wrote:
You never know, Canveyites might some day have their own railway station.........[/p][/quote]we do, its called benfleet and canvey lol[/p][/quote]But it's not on Canvey, is it...Doh[/p][/quote]I sense you have some issues[/p][/quote]Only in so far that these bridge repairs are only 50% done tonight, and the chance of getting supplies onto canvey, via Ferry Road on Jan 2nd, seem a pipe dream, so it's the long way round, though at least without any height restrictions !Carnabackable